verb🔗ShareAferrarse, agarrarseTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off."Seaweed clung to the anchor."Las algas se aferraban al ancla.actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCeñirse, adherirseTo adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films."The wet t-shirt was clinging to his skin after he got caught in the rain. "La camiseta mojada se ceñía a su piel después de que lo sorprendiera la lluvia.materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAferrarse, agarrarseTo cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing."The vine was clinging to the old oak tree, twining its stems around the trunk. "La vid se aferraba al viejo roble, entrelazando sus tallos alrededor del tronco.actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarchitar, secarTo cause to dry up or wither."The harsh summer sun clinging the crops, causing them to shrivel and die. "El duro sol del verano marchitó los cultivos, haciéndolos marchitarse y morir.natureplantagricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarchitarse, secarseTo dry up or wither."Wood clings."La madera se marchita.naturebiologyplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAferrarse a, apegarse a(with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on"My younger sister clings to her stuffed animal, feeling very dependent on it for comfort. "Mi hermana menor se aferra a su peluche, sintiéndose muy dependiente de él para consuelo.attitudeemotioncharacterhumanmindfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSonar, repicarTo produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell."The small bell on the school's door clung merrily as I entered. "La pequeña campana de la puerta de la escuela repicó alegremente cuando entré.soundmusicbell-ringingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl acto de aferrarseThe act of one who clings."The child's clinging to her mother's hand was evident as they walked to school. "El acto de aferrarse del niño a la mano de su madre era evidente mientras caminaban a la escuela.actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
